Post.



H. J. STRATTON,

POST.

APPLICATION FILED APR.29,1909.

$958,946. Patent-,ed May 24, 1910.

Witnesses unirnn sTAriis PATENT orrion HEMAN J. STRATTON, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

POST.

T 0 all whom it 'may concern:

Be it known that I, I-IEMAN J. STRATTON, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, county of Kalama- Zoo, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Posts, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in posts.

The main objects of this invention are: To provide an improved post that may be easily driven and anchored, and when an cliored, is very secure.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure l is a perspective view of a post, embodying the features of my invention, the same being shown driven into the ground but before the anchor is extended or set. Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail vertical section taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. l, the anchor being shown in its eX- tended or set position. Fig. 8 is an inverted perspective of the anchor. Fig. 4 is a detail perspective of a modified structure, the modification being in the means of supportn ing the anchor. Fig. 5 is a detail of a modified structure in which the anchor is supported by lugs struck up from the body of the post.

In the drawing, similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, my improved post comprises a body portion l formed of angle-iron. At the lower end of the body portion is a point member 2. This point member is arranged between the arms of the body portion with its upper end inclined outwardly, its upper edge being substantially flush with the edges of the arms of the body. The point member 2 is preferably secured to the body by the welding at its lower edge, as illustrated in Fig. 2. The

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 29, 1909.

Patented May 2e, 1910. Serial No. 493,026.

upper end of the point .member is preferably lturned inwardly, thereby providing the same with a horizontal portion 3.

The anchor 4L is adapted to rest on the up- 60 point member 2, thereby forming a pivotal support for the anchor member.

In the modified structure shown in Fig. 4. the anchor member is supported by the pivot 6 arranged through the arms of the body.n

In the modified structure shown in Fig. 5"?5 the anchor member is supported in its eX- tended position by the lug-like rests 7 struck in from the body.

In driving the post the anchor member will assume the position illustrated in Fig. l.

The point member 2 prevents the anchor member being stripped or torn from its fastening during t-he driving of the post and deiiects the earth from between the arms of the post body so that the anchor can be readily forced to its extended position by means of a crow-bar or other implement, which is manipulated in the hole between the arms of the post body. After the anchor member is tamped or pushed to its extended position, the hole between the arms of the post body is filled with earth and tamped down, as illustrated in Fig. 2. The post is, by this means, very securely' anchored and at the saine time, can be readily driven and the anchor set.

My improved post is economical to produce and is, as stated, conveniently set.

I-Iaving thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure my Letters Patent, is:

l. A post comprising an angle iron body portion; a point member arranged in an outwardly-inclined position between the arms of said body at its lower end, the upper end of said point member being turned inwardly; and an anchor member arranged between the arms of said body, the rear end of said anchor member being turned downwardly to engage the inturned upper edge of said point member, whereby said anchor member is pivotally supported to rest upon The anchor 65 said point member when it is in its extended position. y

2. A post comprising a right angle iron body portion of L-shaped cross section; a point member arranged in an outwardlyinclined position between the arms of said body at its lower end, and an anchor member pivotally supported between the arms of said body above said point member, said point member being adapted to serve as a rest for Said anchor member when it is in its extended position.

3. A post comprising a right angle iron body portion of L-sliaped cross section; and

a point member arranged in an outwardlyinelined position between the arms of said body at its lower end, said body being unobstructed above said point member whereby the earth may be packed thereon between the arms of the body after the body had been driven into the ground.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

HEMAN J. STRATTON. [L Q Witnesses:

CLORA E. BRADEN, F. GERTRUDE TALLMAN. 

